Reflection

The animation video for Module 2, Lesson 1: Overcoming Barriers to Healthy Eating in the Mastering Basic Human Nutrition minicourse provides a practical and engaging introduction to overcoming common obstacles to a healthier diet. This video supports TLO 3 by helping learners recognize and understand various barriers to healthy eating, using real-life examples that prompt viewers to apply mindful eating and behavior change strategies. It emphasizes making conscious choices, such as selecting nutrient-dense foods over indulgent options, while offering tools like meal planning and reading nutrition labels to counter these challenges.

The video aligns with ELO 3.1 by identifying common barriers, such as temptation and lack of planning, and briefly introduces strategies to overcome them. For example, it suggests reading nutrition labels and planning meals, pointing to what will be learned concerning Sub-ELO 3.1.a. Additionally, by encouraging conscious decision-making, the video speaks to ELO 3.2, promoting mindful eating techniques that can help learners stay aware of cravings and temptations. This aligns with Sub-ELO 3.2.a by motivating viewers to create a personalized plan that addresses their individual cravings and supports long-term behavioral change.

On accessibility, YouTube’s automatic closed captioning and transcript features enhance inclusivity, but manual review is necessary to ensure accuracy. In contrast, Canva lacks built-in closed captioning, requiring extra steps to ensure accessibility compliance. To ensure accessibility, an additional transcript is made available within the course materials as an attachment. 

Creating the video with Canva and Murf AI provided flexibility in design and voiceover quality, but alternative platforms such as Adobe Spark or Powtoon may offer more robust accessibility features or enhanced animation options for future projects, allowing for further customization to meet learners' needs.

Overall, this video effectively supports the learning objectives and encourages practical application of nutrition strategies.